Chemistry in the States
With nearly all manufactured goods being touched by the business of chemistry, our industry is important in some facet to every state in our country. The business of chemistry is a $639 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation’s economy. Supporting more than 25 percent of the U.S. GDP, chemistry is one of the nation’s largest manufacturing sectors, and the chemistry sector provides 555,000 skilled, good-paying jobs throughout the U.S.
Use our interactive map to see the positive impacts that chemistry has in your state!
South Dakota chemistry...
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At $3.32B, is the 2nd largest manufacturing industry in the state
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Provides 1,096 direct jobs and another 2,152 related jobs
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Pays $85M in wages
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Has an average wage of $77,685, 32% higher than the average manufacturing wage in South Dakota
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Generates $23M in state & local taxes, and $126M in federal taxes
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Invests $44M across South Dakota to build & update equipment and facilities
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Ships $465M in products to customers around the world
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Generates an additional 1,617 jobs in plastics & rubber products
